The Frank and Jane Gabor West Virginia Folklife Center is sponsoring a study and travel abroad program in the summer of 2011 called Roads to Appalachia through Belgium and the Germanic Roots of Western Germany and Northern Switzerland. The trip will explore our region’s connections to these root areas.

The Celebration of Ideas Lecture Series at Fairmont State University and Pierpont Community & Technical College brings nationally prominent speakers of diverse viewpoints to campus each fall and spring.

FAIRMONT, W.Va. -- Due to transportation problems for Ohio State-Newark, tonight's season opener between the Falcons and the Titans has been cancelled. There is no make-up date for the teams at this point, although the teams are working on trying to play this weekend. Log on to www.fightingfalcons.com for updated information.